Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-10
Alexandria Affairs.

hepOrted TOT IHE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON BOYS AT THE UNIVERSITY ExAMI-
NATION.-The Virginia University examiners re-
ported th1S morning from Charlottesville the GER
tlhcates granted at the recent Alexandria exami-
nation. Among those who passed are the follow
ing Washington boys, cadets OF st. johns Acad-
emy: Jas. d. Causten, Fredk Krichett, Orlando
c. Ketchum, and Gabriel s. Roche
The NEW CoRPs.-The Alexandria Rifles held a
meeting at ConcOrdia Hall last night, J. w. Holt
IN the chair, and L G: Cole secretary. Messrs g.
u. Markell, i. j. Patterson, A. Il. Kemp, 3. j.
Donnelly and L. C. Cole were appointed commit
tee to wait upon the gentlemen who had been
serve If elected, and the meeting adjourned until
next Tuesday night to await the report OF the
committee.
st. johns Cadets for the Patten medal took place
yesterday afternoon at the cadet drill grounds,
adjoining the barracks. Lieuts. Bryan and Mon
the medal was won by Cadet Benz. Tubman, Of
Charles County, Nd The medal viii be presented
at the academy commencement.
NOTEs.-SOlemn services Of the "Sacred Heart
Noyena" have taken place at ST. Marys church for
two days past and Will continue until the close Of
On the repairs to the American coal wharf, which
has been sublet by the coal company to Messrs.
VIM. A. Smoot Co.-Mr. B. F. Dudley has the
Prince and Patrick streets for the Messrs Brawner
-Breen q Feely have twenty seven men at work
eTsns T sss
place on the 18th inst.-The evidence in the con-
test over the election Of clerk OF Alexandria
pany is getting out timber for yacht, &c
Speaker Stuart, Of the house OF delegates, will
leave his home here next week to deliver an ad-
ment at Ashland. He will follow Jefferson Davis,
who is to speak upon the occasion.-The mayor
has fined VIM. Sprigg s3 for disorderly conduct
Capt. Wesley Davis, near the ship-yard, a few
nights ago.-Mr. b. F. Price, architect, is prepar-
Ing plans for fine modern dwelling, to be put up
on Washington street by Mr.. Justus Schneider.
Mr.. E. ]. Hill, the newly-appolnted consul at
Montevideo, is in the city for the purpose Of re-
ceiving instructions from the State Department
before leaving for his new post.
PRESENT FROM THE QUEEN OF MADAGAscAR.-
The State Department has received long report
from John P. Campbell, United states consul at
Tamatave, Madagascar, giving a detailed account
OF his reception upon reaching his post the habits
OF the people, and matters OF interest between
this country and Madagascar. Shortly after his
arrival he was recognized by the queen and was
ent a bullock, six chickens, and two geese. He
subsequently learned Jha: this was the customary
way the Hovas had Of recognizing an official from
Of the U. S. s. Alliance, called with the consul
upon one OF the officials and received similar
token OF respect 1t is stated what disposition
the captain made of his live stock.
Two COUPLES D1voRcEp.-To-day, in the Equity
Court, Judge Merrick made a decree OF divorce in
the. case Of Mary s. OLaughlin against John S.
0Taughffn, granting a decree to complainant,
with the custody OF the children. They were mar
1867, and lived together till July, 1876. when. she
charges, he deserted her and his children. Mr.. A.
B. Williams appeared for complainant
morning tn the case Of Margaret Louisa Burke
against Louis L Burke. They were married No
yember II, 1855, at Indianapolis, Ind. and lived
They came to this city in 1875 and resided here
till June 13, 1885, when he deserted her.